The Dream Act would provide a pathway to citizenship for
over 800,000 undocumented college students and recent graduates currently part
of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, including many
young people at the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S.

Noting that 10 percent of the members of Congress were educated at Jesuit colleges and universities, and even more at Jesuit high
schools, Fr. Sheeran said that “responsible citizenship” and “obligation to
respect and protect the natural rights of other human beings” were core
elements of their Jesuit educational experience. Highlighting an iconic phrase
in Jesuit educational circles, he challenged legislators, saying, “Republican,
Democrat, on this issue be a man or woman for others.”

August 2 - In his prayer intention for the month of August 2018, Pope Francis says: "Together, let us ask Jesus that any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.

July 31 - A festive Mass was concelebrated at Santa Clara Mission Church on July 31 with President Mike Engh, SJ, as main celebrant and homilist. The Santa Clara Jesuit Community concelebrated the liturgy with members and friends of the Santa Clara University Community in attendance.

July 30, 2018 - Fr. Provincial Scott Santarosa, SJ, initiates a year of prayer and discernment for Jesuits West Province. To assist in this process, each month a new prayer will be provided for Jesuits and friends to pray for the ministries of Jesuits West. To read Fr. Scott’s letter and the accompanying Fr. Pedro Arrupe prayer, click HERE.

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